While it might seem like a sizable chunk of students call their fraternity or sorority houses home, only 24% of the Georgia Tech student body is part of Greek life. Plus, the limited space in these houses can only accommodate a fraction of Greek students.
Many students opt not to live in Greek housing for various reasons. Perhaps you’re not a fan of your house’s location, you want your own bedroom and bathroom or you’re simply not engaged with Greek life. Whatever your motivation, there are several alternatives for students who prefer not to spend their academic year living in a fraternity or sorority house.
At Rambler Atlanta, we get how difficult it can be to find the right place to live. To help your search for housing, we’ve put together this article highlighting the most common living options for students apart from Greek houses.
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Where Georgia Tech Students Live If They Do Not Want to Live in Greek Houses
The most common types of housing for students that do not want to live in their fraternity or sorority houses are:
- On-Campus GT Apartments
- Off-Campus Student Housing Apartments
- Off-Campus Traditional Apartments
- Off-Campus Traditional Houses
On-Campus Housing: Georgia Tech Apartments
Georgia Tech apartment interiors at Eighth Street Apartments. Image courtesy of Georgia Tech Housing and Residence Life.
Georgia Tech’s on-campus apartments are owned and directly leased to students by the university. These apartment-style residence halls are a common choice for students transitioning from freshman dorms.
Leases for these apartments span the academic year, starting in August and ending in early May. Priced at approximately $9,900 per person annually, these four- to six-bedroom apartments operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
These apartments come fully furnished, maintaining a standard similar to freshman dorms, though specifics vary based on the chosen building and floor plan. The arrangement of your apartment and the amenities at your disposal depend on these factors.
A popular residence hall at Georgia Tech is North Avenue (encompassing North Avenue East, North Avenue North, North Avenue South and North Avenue West) featuring individual bedrooms, shared bathrooms for two roommates and communal kitchen and living spaces. Residents gain access to amenities like a gym, multiple study spaces and proximity to the North Avenue dining hall.
Other apartment style residence halls include:
- Center Street North
- Center Street South
- Crecine
- Eighth Street East
- Eighth Street West
- Eighth Street South
- Graduate Living CTR
- Zbar Apartments
- Maulding
- Nelson Shell
For additional information on North Avenue apartments or other Georgia Tech housing options, explore the Georgia Tech Housing and Residence Life page.
Off-Campus Housing: Student Apartments
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Another housing option for students includes off-campus student apartments strategically built near campus, catering to the diverse needs and preferences of college students.
Lease agreements for these apartments typically span from mid-August to the end of July, providing flexibility for students that stay in Atlanta for summer activities such as research, classes or co-op/internship opportunities. These leases operate on an individual basis, commonly known as “by the bed lease,” a form of lease where you sign a personal contract with the landlord. This arrangement ensures you are responsible solely for your rent, bedroom, bathroom and shared spaces like the living room and kitchen.
These apartments offer a range of options, from studios to 6×6 configurations (six bedrooms, six bathrooms), all fully furnished. Most student apartments near Georgia Tech are new and modern, with luxurious amenities designed to outshine competitors. Signing a lease at these locations also provides access to features like rooftop pool decks, fitness centers and expansive study rooms. Some even include trendy additions such as yoga studios, saunas, on-site coffee shops and spin cycle studios.
Rental rates for these apartments vary based on factors like location, amenities and availability, typically falling within the range of $1,200 to $2,500 per person, per month.
Off-Campus Housing: Traditional Apartments
A third housing option for Georgia Tech students are traditional apartments which are found all throughout Midtown.
One key distinction between traditional apartments and student apartments is that they cater to a broader audience, not exclusively students. They might offer fewer amenities and be situated at a greater distance from the campus.
Traditional apartments typically provide year-long leases, following a traditional lease format rather than an individual lease common in student housing. This type of lease involves signing a collective contract that involves all roommates. In this setup, one roommate often takes on the responsibility of collecting rent from others to cover the total rental rate for the apartment.
With the abundance of traditional apartments in the Midtown area, the pricing for this style varies significantly. Rent costs depend on factors such as the property’s opening date, recent renovations and location, spanning a range from $700 to over $2,500 per person, per month.
Off-Campus Housing: Traditional Houses
Another choice for Georgia Tech students is renting a traditional house off-campus.
A popular location for students seeking a house is Home Park, located north of Georgia Tech between campus and Atlantic Station, a bit farther away than other options discussed in this article.
Typically, many houses come unfurnished and lack amenities, contributing to an overall increase in the cost of renting a house. Given the additional challenges of setting up amenities and buying furniture, renting a house tends to be more common among upperclassmen and graduate students.
Leases for these homes follow the traditional year-long format. Roommates divide and collect rent among themselves to pay the landlord each month, with each roommate equally responsible for any damages to the property.
The distance from campus, along with the absence of amenities and furniture, tends to result in slightly lower rental rates for these homes, ranging around $800 to $1000 per person, per month.
We hope this article has provided you with a clearer understanding of some of the housing choices for Georgia Tech students who opt not to live in their Greek house.
For further questions or to learn more about Rambler Atlanta, please visit our website or reach out to our leasing staff. We are more than happy to assist you in your housing search!
